EDUC 4250Prin&Mthd:Assess/Teach Math II

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Investigates mathematics education content, methods, and materials appropriate for the cognitive development of the grades 3-5 child. Overviews development of acquisition of mathematical concepts and further examines the assessment/ correction process. Teaches strategies academically appropriate to ALL children.(on level, special education, ELL learners, and gifted learners). Continues application of conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, mathematical reasoning, and/or problem solving skills. Requires in case study form individual assessment and analysis of a particular child's mathematical problems, including teaching to this analysis. Examines current research on teaching strategies and the assessment /correction process during the field experience. Requires application of content knowledge, methods, and materials during field experience. This class will operate as a democratic classroom. Candidates will engage in shared decision-making and in taking responsibility for making the classroom the best it can be. Interactive discussions and problem solving will be emphasized where all ideas and contributions are explored and respected. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education; All courses from Blocks I and II; Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 4262, Math 4713(if not taken previously), READ 4251, EDUC 4284 and ESOL 4241, (2.7 and above GPA, successful/satisfactory completion of all field placement work and documentation of current professional liability insurance and national criminal background check completed.